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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1886
Page
4
Abilene Reflector records overlapping endorsements for Moonlight and a full Democratic slate in Kansas. It cites praise for candidates like Judge Lowe and John Martin, notes shifts after party pressure, and urges voters to back Moonlight to end prohibition-related contention.
The county will elect officers next Tuesday with a calm race. Editors commend the Democratic nominees as honest and capable. W. P. Seeps for Probate Judge praised for legal service. M. Y. Brillhart for District Clerk noted for ten years in county service. Gxronar E. Rhuanpsox named County Attorney. D. D. Hormaday praised for public instruction leadership. M. L. Porter and FR. Smalley named for Legislature and Representative seats. Spates Stein endorsed for Commissioner. labor principles cited, including arbitration bill as central issue. Judge Martin’s bid in 4th district supported by Knights withdrawal and endorsement.
A reprinted Leavenworth Times editorial accuses Knights of Labor and Typographical Union in Kansas of rail wrecking and rioting. It labels the groups as anarchists and treasonous, urges laborers to vote straight Republican ticket, and denounces the Democratic press as aiding law defiers. The Paola Spirit notes the Times attacks labor and farmers as enemies to law.
A Kansas Farmer correspondent summarizes the proposed amendment to increase Supreme Court judges from three to five and district judges to seven, plus tenure and salary changes. The piece warns of lobbyist judges, extended salaries, potential corruption, and urges voters to oppose the amendment in November.
In a heated exchange the Abilene Gazette is accused of misrepresenting Democratic nominees led by Mr Seeds while supporters defend James Culbertson as Probate Judge. The letter lambasts the newspaper over claims about Culbertson guarding against gamblers at the county fair and asserts his record warrants scrutiny during a siren of political attacks.
The Avilene Chronicle endorses M. L. Potter, from the South District in Dickinson county, noting his Pennsylvania roots and his twelve months in harsh captivity at Andersonville. It recalls his service in the 101st Pennsylvania and argues his wartime record justifies support, even from opponents, as a heritage for his children.
Notice of intention to make final proof of claim before the Clerk Court in Abilene Kansas. The claimant names witnesses and details of section 38 and township. Listed individuals include Carlton Sihwana and others, with dates and locations referenced in the notice.
D W Wilson of Solomon City Kansas recounts the October 2 Abilene Republican convention where Davidson and Meyer vied for District Clerk. After a contested fifth ballot Meyer won, Wilson defends his rights and declares continued candidacy to November 2, urging fair process and supporting John A. Anderson for Congress.
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